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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.62, 14,060.94 and 3,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.62, 14,060.94 and 3,134.94 is: 4,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.62 : 14,060.94 = 3,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.62/14,060.94 = 3,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.62x = 14,060.94 × 3,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.62x = 44,080,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080,156.39/9,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.07

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